Senior Electrical Estimator

Essential Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, competitive, and profitable takeoff bid proposals for projects ranging from simple to highly complex.
• Review RFQs, RFPs, and bid invitations to assess scope, risk, and feasibility.
• Manage estimating processes, schedules, and timelines to meet short-term and long-term company objectives.
• Communicate directly with customers to define project scope, address deficiencies, negotiate pricing, and build long-term relationships.
• Plan and organize work activities efficiently while developing realistic action plans.
• Prepare contractual exhibits, scope letters, and supporting bid documentation.
• Conduct internal estimate reviews and validation meetings.
• Develop, document, and apply logical assumptions during conceptual estimating activities.
• Participate in project turnover and kickoff meetings when required.
• Provide analytical summaries, cost breakdowns, and recommendations to senior leadership to support decision-making.
• Attend job walks and report critical differences in drawings, specifications, and bid requirements.
• Develop and deliver estimating training and mentorship to estimators as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of estimating data, pricing strategies, and company information.
• Track bid results, update estimate logs, and follow up with the clients.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support department and company needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in the electrical construction industry.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing and mentoring estimators and junior estimators.
• Proficiency with estimating software including Accubid and LiveCount.
• Ability to interpret computerized cost data and estimating systems.
• Proven ability to produce accurate cost estimates, takeoffs, and proposals with minimal errors.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain estimates and negotiate contracts effectively.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Awareness of current market conditions, including labor rates and material cost fluctuations.
• Bachelor's Degree in construction science, electrical engineering, or related fields preferred.
• Experience using Accubid software preferred.
• Familiarity with local labor rates, material pricing, and commercial market conditions preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to unexpected challenges preferred.